RG21 3BS is a sought-after residential area on Farleigh Rise, 0.7km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
For serious buyers, RG21 3BS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00167867 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARLEIGH RISE, RG21 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARLEIGH RISE, RG21 3BS.
322
56
£ 56,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 3BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, RG21 3BS is established retirement territory. With £555k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3BS. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 555,000
2 sales · Mean £ 555,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3BS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fairfields Primary School
Rucstall Primary School
The Costello School
Cranbourne
King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Kings Furlong Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Audleys Wood Hotel1.0 km
- Holiday Inn0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.7 km
- Gabardine Bar1.0 km
- Rhu Bar1.0 km
- The Bounty Inn0.8 km
- The Irish Centre0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- A&S Market1.0 km
- Black Dam Stores0.6 km
- Hackwood Stores0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dice Tower1.0 km
- Greek Street0.7 km
- Tea Bar1.0 km
- The Creation Space Cafe0.7 km
- Tuli Tandoori1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Black Dam Chinese Kitchen1.0 km
- Kings Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
- New City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Beijing House Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.6 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.6 km
- Hook9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Skippets Lane0.1 km
- Skippets Lane0.1 km
- Queen Marys College0.3 km
- Westfield Road0.3 km
- Venture Roundabout0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213BS · Data under Open Government Licence